Jabra Elite 85t


Jabra has announced their next generation truly wireless earphones, the Elite 85t. This time, it features their Advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with a new Semi-open design, enhanced call quality with a 6 microphone setup and support for Qi-wireless charging.

The Elite 85t have new 12mm drivers that are designed for powerful bass, all housed in a new semi-open earphone that ensure comfort and relieve ear pressure. The earbuds have oval silicon EarGels do not go in as deep as before, providing a more comfortable experience while feeling secure.

It has dual dedicated ANC chips for Jabra’s Advanced ANC technology, enabling strong ANC capabilities with minimal processing. Similar to the 75t, it will also support Hear Through mode to let users hear their surroundings if they wish to. The new 6 microphone system have improved noise cancellation and wind protection for clearer calls.

As usual, the earbuds are IPX4 certified, and the battery life is rated at 5.5 hours of listening time with ANC ON, and a total of 25 hours with the Qi-wireless capable charging case. It comes in four colour combinations – Gold/Beige, Copper/Black, Black and Grey and Titanium/Black.

Jabra has also announced that its Elite 75t series will be getting a free OTA update that will enable active noise cancellation. The Elite 85t will go on sale for a price of US$ 229 from November 2020 for the Titanium/Black version and January 2021 for the rest of the colours.